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Birthdays are so exciting, even when they’re not your own. Being able to pick out a cute gift and find ways to help make someone else’s day that bit brighter and more exciting can be a lot of fun. Even more so when the birthday girl or boy is your best gal pal. Our best friends do so much for us, and so when it comes around to their birthday, it’s natural that we should want to make their day extra special. The question is, what’s the best way to go about doing that?

I love helping my friends to celebrate their birthdays in style, so I thought I would share a few tips and tricks with you. These are all things that you can do to make your best friend’s birthday that little bit more special.

Get inspired Do you always celebrate your friend’s birthday in a similar way each year? Perhaps you always treat her to a fancy lunch and a spa day? Well, this year it’s time to mix things up a little and do something different. If you’re stuck for ideas, don’t stress, there’s plenty of ins…

Photo by Yukariyu You love your pet. Of course, you do, and you want to spoil him or her all the time because that's what they're for. The greatest enjoyment of being a pet owner is seeing that joy in their eyes. Your cat's satisfaction when you give them some tuna as a treat, or your dog's blind excitement when you let it off the leash. Non-pet-owners will struggle to understand the exact sense of love we have for pets.

On the other hand, there are times when your pet will give you cause for concern. Behavioral issues can arise with even the sweetest pooch or puss, and for any number of reasons. Making sure that you get those sorted is essential. Not only will it make your life easier, by getting to the source of the issues you'll make your pet happier.

Your Pet Is Using Your Bed As A Toilet Both cats and dogs use peeing to mark their territory, and by doing it somewhere, that smells of you they are demonstrating their bond with you. Of course, compliment or not, you…

You probably have an idea in your head of what your summer body looks like. But do you genuinely think that you can get there? Your ideal body isn’t your favourite model or celebrity. It’s the best version of you. Not that you should worry about that - you're capable of getting as lean and shapely as you like. Here are some of the keys to making your summer body a reality:

Make A Vision Board And Visualise This might sound ridiculous, but your subconscious mind plays a huge part in how much you’re capable of achieving. This means that you can’t just tell yourself positive things on the surface. You really need to believe these things deep down to make a change in your life. You can do this by making a vision board. Sit down and use magazines and different sources to put pictures that inspire you all in one place. You can do this online, but doing it in person will usually give you better results. You need to put this somewhere you see it every day, and focus on it for a few minutes…

With all the selfies we take and post on social media, it's easy to see why the makeup industry is currently booming. But keeping up with all the latest makeup trends can be confusing. Should you being spending your hard earned money on expensive brands? Or do you go a more budget option and compromise on quality?

Premium brand makeup pros You would expect the quality to much better with premium brand makeup, after all, you get what you pay for, don't you? This certainly pans out with certain products like Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat or MAC Foundation. These iconic items have been endorsed by professional makeup artists all over the world and pretty much have cult status. That means they are always highly desirable for anyone's makeup bag and the dupes don't quite live up to the originals.

Premium brand makeup cons But is is not always the case with others items. The packaging in high-end makeup is often very stylish and seductive. It can fool you into thinking what…

Image Credit If you are looking for work, then you know what a difficult time it can be. The truth is, we have all been there. It can be a surprisingly difficult task getting yourself a decent job which you are happy to stay with for long. However, there is always an ideal job for everyone. One of the major things that you need to bear in mind is whether or not your job will have much of a place in the near future. With the way things are ever rapidly changing, it makes sense to find a career which will last. It goes without saying that many of the jobs that will last are in the fields of communication and technology. However, that is not always the case. If you are keen to know what jobs are likely to be well-paid in the near future, then read on. Let’s take a look now at some of the best. Telecommunications The field of telecommunications is already big business, and it only looks set to increase. As the popularity of the Internet grows and grows, so too will this area of work. The tru…

If you’re a fan of city breaks and beach holidays, you’re not alone. For many of us, holidays entail sightseeing, shopping and soaking up the rays. This summer, why not switch things up? If you’re an intrepid or an intrigued traveller, is it time you embraced the outdoors? If you could be swayed by tents and starry skies, here are some of the best places to camp this summer.

Cornwall, UK Cornwall is one of the UK’s prime tourist destinations, and it’s easy to see why. Quaint villages, stunning beaches, and picturesque harbours are a few of Cornwall’s redeeming features. Throw in cream teas, rugged moors, and some of the best restaurants in the country and you’ll be packing your case and buying your tent in no time at all. Camping in Cornwall is a fantastic way to get out and explore, and enjoy direct access to secluded beaches and amazing views. Newquay and Bodmin Moor are popular camping spots. Head for St Mawes or Sennan for smaller, more intimate sites.

This is a contributed post, written by Laura Scott. We all want to be as healthy as possible. Yet, achieving that can often be quite difficult. The truth is, it can be hard to find time in our busy lives for getting the kind of exercise you really need. However, that is not to say that it is impossible. Far from it - with a little cleverness, you can easily get fit in no time at all. For many, joining the gym is a quick and easy way to achieve just that. However, it is not for everyone. A lot of people cannot financially justify spending money on going to the gym every week. For those people, there are other solutions. That is where this post comes in. In this post, we will look at some key ways of getting fit without joining the gym. Try these before you give up trying!

CreditWalking It sounds basic, and it is, but it is also highly effective. If you are keen to simply shed some pounds, then you will find that a gym is not necessary. Merely going for a walk around the block will probabl…